Mauricio Pochettino has urged the nation to show England's stars more love.

Pochettino warned the treatment of players like Tottenham's main man Harry Kane is potentially harming the Three Lions World Cup hopes.

Pochettino's plea came after a tweet he branded “embarrassing” was posted from the official FA Cup account poking fun at his striker Kane following last week's semi-final.

That episode was more unwanted attention for Kane who became the butt of jokes from past and present players plus fans after claiming a goal against Stoke earlier this month.

Pochettino has also seen supporters and critics turn on the likes of his midfielder Dele Alli and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.

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Pochettino is eager for England fans to show more respect to their stars (Image: Catherine Ivill)

Pochettino said: “It is a little bit strange from my point of view.

“For me the most important thing here in England is try to back English players, English talent.

“It is so important because Harry is going to compete in international games or the World Cup or Euros and everyone wants to support the national team.

“Then if Harry Kane scores he is an English player not a Tottenham player, United or Chelsea.

Kane is expected to lead England at the World Cup this summer (Image: Catherine Ivill)

“When you defend your team here, ok. I don't think all the people need to show more respect, only a little bit more love to them, because the situation like the one that happened after the game doesn't help to create a good atmosphere.

“I'm sure that Harry is not happy and no-one is helping him to have an unbelievable World Cup.

“We need to be careful in the way we send messages or the way we write or give our opinion.”